Patient's question:
What are the causes of cervical polyps? Are they harmful? (Patient age: 45)Doctor's answer:
Hello: If cervical polyps are discovered, they should be surgically removed immediately. The removal of cervical polyps is relatively simple. After disinfecting the vagina and cervix with povidone-iodine, use a hemostatic clamp to grasp the base of the polyp and rotate it off. The procedure is painless. After surgery, the wound is treated with semustine powder, and gauze is applied to compress and reduce inflammation and bleeding. For larger polyps with thicker stalks, the stump can be cauterized after removal to stop bleeding. Polyps removed, regardless of size, must undergo pathological examination because cervical polyps have a 0.2% to 0.4% risk of malignancy. Although it is low, it should not be overlooked due to negligence. Additionally, even after removal, the inflammation in the cervix is not completely eliminated, so polyps may recur. Patients need to undergo regular follow-up examinations.